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HV56 WHU

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,009 mi
Last recorded101,009 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 WHU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,009 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing for view some components.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 92,109 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,067 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 87,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 80,890 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 73,902 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 73,884 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

major oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,151 miles

Emissions not detected (Too clean)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low(edges)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,021 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,435 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,670 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 27,834 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,561 miles

body undertrays fitted at time of test

slight oil leak?

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,335 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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HV56 WHU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 100,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV56 WHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV56 WHU registered?

HV56 WHU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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